Poppy Day today,

[Lickey]

I have tried for the last few years to get some to wear, with no luck, so we made our own and gave some to mates, Rememberance day is special to me, I will never forget it,,

[Ozybear]

Lest we forget

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[lujanit]

Lest we forget

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Absolutely, Lest We Forget the ultimate sacrifice so many made so that we and our families enjoy the freedom we have today.

When I was in Canberra back in the 90's one of the places I visited was the Australian War Museum. That visit brought home the sacrifice those soldiers made so I could live in a free country.

Since then I have held the unwavering belief that all teenagers while still in school should make a compulsory visit to the War Museum to educate/understand why and how they have the freedom they take for granted. That goes for all nationalities living in Oz.

If you don't have the patience to watch that video, it goes for some time you should watch this at the very least.

Remembrance Day is also very British and I salute them for their sacrifice.

They shall grow not old,

As we that are left grow old,

Age shall not weary them,

Nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun,

And in the morning

We will remember them.

The Ode came from 'For the Fallen', a poem by the English poet and writer Laurence Binyon and was published in London in The Winnowing Fan: Poems on the Great War in 1914. The verse which became the League Ode was already used in association with commemoration services in Australia in 1921.

For the Fallen

With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children,

England mourns for her dead across the sea.

Flash of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit,

Fallen in the cause of the free.

Solemn the drums thrill: Death august and royal

Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres.

There is music in the midst of desolation

And a glory that shines upon our tears.

They went with songs to the battle, they were young,

Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.

They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,

They fell with their faces to the foe.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them.

my thanks to Wikipedia for the complete poem.

[theoldgit]

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[krisb]

Warning, if you watch the first vid, turn the volume down. Worst song ever.

[Neeranam]

When I hear Poppy Day I think of the song below.

I always associate this day with the older generation who either fought in a war or remember the consequences of war.

WW1 certainly dramatically changed the world for the better, probably.

I wonder how long people will remember Nov 11. My children probably won't when they are my age.

Was Thailand involved in WW1?

My world history is terrible but I do remember what I consider important wars/battles/dates - 24th June ,1314; 12th July,1690.

Edited November 11, 2013 by Neeranam

[tim armstrong]

Thanks Lickey, I didn't realise how many Australian men died in WW1. As I sit here at 11am I am indeed grateful for the sacrifice of those men and women and all the others since. At these times I am always reminded of the lyrics in John Lennon's immortal song - Imagine. If only that was true.

Lest we forget.

[Rinrada]

Managed to get to the Ceremony at the Embassy yesterday.

Very well done...Pipers played the "Flowers of the Forest".Gurkas gave the salute,many countries represented and when the Last Post was sounded.....

R

[Melonade]

RIP grandpas..

[mickjn]

Requiescat in pace

[DaveHKT]

A reminder of what its about

[bartender100]

Pig and Whistle in Jomtien had them

[Neeranam]

Pig and Whistle in Jomtien had them

I heard that is where the Chelsea mob hang out. Maybe some 'pensioners' as well?

[simple1]

Was Thailand involved in WW1?

Interesting question, so looked it up. Thailand had a very minimal involvement, but certainly benefited on the international stage by declaring war on the Central Powers in 1917.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siam_in_World_War_I

[Morakot]

Edited November 11, 2013 by Morakot

[Morakot]

[Kan Win]

Lest we forget

Win

[fletchsmile]

Thank you to those we remember

To OP,

Crossbar on Sukhumvit Soi 23 opposite Chokchai Steakhouse between Asoke road and Soi 23 main part has them every year. Bryan the landlord was telling me who they sent some up country to where they had quite a few veterans who couln't get either. If you're looking for some next time, maybe get in touch.

Cheers

Fletch

[kevvy]

rest in peace dad still love you

[bonobo]

Was Thailand involved in WW1?

Interesting question, so looked it up. Thailand had a very minimal involvement, but certainly benefited on the international stage by declaring war on the Central Powers in 1917.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siam_in_World_War_I

I attended the Thai ceremony at Sanam Luang today. Slightly over 1,000 Thais deployed to the war in an aviation and motor transport units, and 19 died while serving (two while still in Thailand and the other 17 in Europe.)

[bonobo]

Lickey, a number of bars and restaurants have them year round. I saw the British version at Molley Malones after attending the ceremony at the UK embassy on Sunday. The American ones are readily available as well. If you contact the Royal British Legion or the American Veterans of Foreign Wars, I am sure you can get a list of locations where you can get poppies.

[chickenslegs]

Yorkies butchers shop in Soi Chayapruk Jomtien has poppies. I expect the poppies and collection tin will still be there for the next few days if anyone wants to contribute.

[bartender100]

Pig and Whistle in Jomtien had them

I heard that is where the Chelsea mob hang out. Maybe some 'pensioners' as well?

Don't think so, mostly all the customers are going there go to eat, they don't get many drinking customer due, I think, to the fact they don't have a farang manager.

Closed by 11pm most days